Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

Wide-angle prime with bright aperture for Astrophotography, architecture, vlogging.

Ultra-wide-angle prime lens f/2.8 rf-mount
Landscape
Landscape
Architecture
Architecture

Lens Review: Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is a compact and lightweight ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame RF-mount cameras. It offers a broad field of view, making it ideal for capturing expansive landscapes, architectural interiors, and immersive vlogging content. The bright f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control. The lens features a stepping motor (STM) for smooth and quiet autofocus, suitable for both still photography and video recording. Its compact design ensures portability, making it a convenient option for travel and everyday photography.

Specifications

Lens type
Ultra-wide-angle prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
16 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Canon RF
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
7 (circular)
Optical construction
9 elements in 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.13 m (0.43 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.26x
Filter size
43 mm
Dimensions
69.2 mm (diameter) x 40.1 mm (length)
Weight
165 g (5.8 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
landscape, architecture

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

In an old church

In an old church

by 23speaker23

The Pskov Castle at Sunset

The Pskov Castle at Sunset

by 23speaker23

The Three Peaks of Yorkshire

The Three Peaks of Yorkshire

by Ed Fulton

Mt Taranaki from Te Rewa Rewa Bridge [IMG_4121]

Mt Taranaki from Te Rewa Rewa Bridge [IMG_4121]

by Kesara Rathnayake (kesara.lk)

#4852 Hammer of Thor ll

#4852 Hammer of Thor ll

by Rmonty119

#4852 Hammer of Thor

#4852 Hammer of Thor

by Rmonty119

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge [IMG_4120]

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge [IMG_4120]

by Kesara Rathnayake (kesara.lk)

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - Ng\u0101motu [IMG_4116]

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - Ng\u0101motu [IMG_4116]

by Kesara Rathnayake (kesara.lk)

Herengracht

Herengracht

by Tiago Cipriano Pires

Herengracht x Brouwersgracht

Herengracht x Brouwersgracht

by Tiago Cipriano Pires

Gale\u00f3n Andaluc\u00eda

Gale\u00f3n Andaluc\u00eda

by Stackman1

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge [IMG_4115]

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge [IMG_4115]

by Kesara Rathnayake (kesara.lk)

Southern sun

Southern sun

by hazza3d

568ml

568ml

by MichaelWJones

Wheatsheaf: quiet Monday

Wheatsheaf: quiet Monday

by MichaelWJones

Kirkjufellsfoss

Kirkjufellsfoss

by

Durham Cathedral - the Galilee Chapel, ca. 1170 CE.

Durham Cathedral - the Galilee Chapel, ca. 1170 CE.

by Ed Fulton

Lums Pond Fishing - RF 16mm F2.8 - Canon R50

Lums Pond Fishing - RF 16mm F2.8 - Canon R50

by abysal_guardian

Lums Pond Fishing - RF 16mm F2.8 - Canon R50

Lums Pond Fishing - RF 16mm F2.8 - Canon R50

by abysal_guardian

Lums Pond Fishing - RF 16mm F2.8 - Canon R50

Lums Pond Fishing - RF 16mm F2.8 - Canon R50

by abysal_guardian